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The Ten Most Affordable Places to Live in Oklahoma in 2024
As we roll through the middle of another year gone by, Oklahoma is experiencing changes. Some towns are on the upswing while others are not so much. For instance, Cushing has historically been one of the more affordable places in Oklahoma to live. With good-paying oil and gas jobs in the Pipeline Crossroads of the World and surprisingly low housing costs, it was always within the top-five places to live in the Sooner State, but - and this is a good thing for them - with the announcement of a new huge refinery, the housing market is turning up there.
Revealing: Oklahoma’s Fight Against One of the Worst Killers
With a recent and sudden loss of a good friend, this statistic hits home. Ask yourself: have you or anyone you know fought cancer? If you're from Oklahoma, chances are that - in some way - you're connected to someone affected by the disease. Cancer is the second leading cause...
152nd Quapaw Powwow concludes with final celebrations
QUAPAW, Okla. — Hundreds of people gathered in Oklahoma this weekend for the 152nd Quapaw Nation Powwow. It began on the 4th of July at the Quapaw Nation Powwow grounds. It’s a celebration of the heritage and culture of the Quapaw Nation tribe. The event draws in hundreds...
Your Green Country Back-To-School Calendar Guide For Fall 2024
Back-to-school isn't too far away for students across Oklahoma. News On 6 will have the fall semester covered from front to back, and we wanted you to have this calendar that you could bookmark ahead of the 2024-25 school year. What is the schedule this fall for Tulsa Public Schools?
Louisiana and Oklahoma Ignite Debate on Ten Commandments in Schools
The Ten Commandments are seen as part of a religious mural of Jesus carrying a cross up Mount Calvary to be crucified along South Main Street in Georgetown, Ohio. This article was first published in the State of Faith newsletter. Midway through June, Louisiana made a splashy addition to the...
We need to allow municipalities to use ad valorem taxes for general fund revenue | Opinion
Oklahoma stands out as an anomaly among U.S. states, as it does not allocate ad valorem (property) tax revenues to municipalities for their general fund. This unique situation underscores the untapped potential of ad valorem taxes in ensuring local governments' financial stability and operational efficiency. By redirecting these revenues into municipal general funds, cities and towns could gain the financial flexibility necessary to support essential public services, including public works, safety, infrastructure maintenance, and recreational programs. A reliable revenue stream from ad valorem taxes would empower local governments to plan long-term projects and respond to community needs effectively, making it a critical tool for sustainable municipal governance.
Oklahoma Music Minutes for July 8-12: Music you should hear this week
This week, we're celebrating Tulsa Music Month and only featuring musicians and bands from Tulsa. Here are this week's featured Tulsa artists. John Moreland is from Tulsa. Find more of their music at johnmoreland.net. Tuesday, July 9. Wilderado is from Tulsa. Find more of their music at wilderado.co. Wednesday, July...
Oklahoma state Capitol renovations detailed in 'The People's House' documentary
An Oklahoma Historical Society documentary film released to the public June 28 showcases Oklahoma’s Capitol and the nearly decade-long restorations of the building. “The People’s House” was created as a “bookend” to the restoration process and to capture the history of the building. Trait Thompson,...
WATCH: Lightning strikes tree outside home in southwestern Oklahoma
SNYDER, Okla. — Severe weather that moved through Oklahoma over the weekend brought lightning storms throughout the state. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. One of the storms that hit the city of Snyder in southwestern Oklahoma, Kiowa County, left a lasting impression and was...
Oklahoma governor rejected food aid for children. Now tribes are offering it instead
A new summer food program helped feed at least one in six Oklahoma children in its first month, after several tribal nations stepped in to distribute federal aid rejected by the governor. The program pays families up to $120 per child to cover groceries while school is out of session....
A summer food assistance program for kids started this year, but 13 states declined the funds
Ashton Leach’s three daughters like to eat fruit bowls and smoothies made with milk, yogurt and whatever fruit is in the house. This summer Leach and her husband know they’ll be able to afford fresh fruit, because they’re participating in the SUN Bucks program. Formally called Summer EBT, it provides $40 per child per month for groceries to eligible families over the three summer months.
Two Oklahoma boys shocked the nation with their unaccompanied trip across the U.S.
Two young boys just a few years older than their home state of Oklahoma trudged across dirt paths and the barely tamed wilderness of the American heartland in a remarkable journey. It was 1910, three years after President Teddy Roosevelt signed the paperwork that turned Oklahoma from a U.S. territory...
Most destructive tornadoes in Oklahoma: Storms ranked by highest cost of property damage
In Oklahoma, tornado season is no joke. Since 1950, the state has been hit by 4,700 tornadoes, including preliminary 2024 numbers, resulting in more than 5,300 injuries and more than 350 deaths. In addition to the loss of life, these tornadoes also left thousands of dollars worth of damage in...
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